Nathan Walker

Graphic Designer

Profile

Hello, I'm Nathan Walker. As an experienced graphic designer, I have spent many years crafting print & digital content. My background includes corporate and freelance graphic design experience for local and nationwide marketing and advertising, as well as a host of startup and mid-size businesses.

Skills

  • Advanced Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator experience
  • Proficient with Windows & MacOS
  • Attention to detail
  • Professional approach to time, deadlines & costs
  • Creative & Innovative
  • Advanced knowledge of Print / Press
  • Familiar with HTML, CSS, & Wordpress
  • Portrait and Product Photography
  • Excellent with Social Media
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer
DC Signs & Designs Inc. | 2023 - Present

  • Manage a small team of designers; includes assigning tasks to the right designer and keeping us on schedule to hit deadlines
  • Consult with clients to assess their signage needs, budget constraints, and project scopes, providing expert recommendations on materials and design execution
  • Present design concepts to stakeholders, handle feedback and make revisions quickly to keep projects moving
  • Interpret creative briefs, branding requirements, & project guidelines to design and create appealing concepts and ideas
  • Collaborate with the production team to determine materials, processes etc for custom signage projects
  • Prepare and pre-flight complex files for large-format print production, utilizing software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, etc).

Senior Graphic Designer
Sign-Tech Media Inc. | 2009 - 2023

  • Design & layout graphics, signage & marketing materials for small and large businesses, including storefront and interior signage, events, posters, fleet vehicles, windows displays and tradeshows
  • Coordinate prepress and printing for in-house wide-format printers using various vinyls and substrates
  • Communicate with clients for printing requirements, files, substrates, and printing timelines
  • Problem-solve technical issues between the digital design and physical production
  • Manage and maintain various social media platforms

Portfolio

Interior & Exterior Graphic Design

I have designed graphics and signage for interior and exterior applications such as glass, wall murals, hoarding, and storefront etc. A majority of these projects have been for large corporations such as Heavy Metal Equipment, Phantom Light Distillery, Kingsway Mall, Fountain Tire, Planet Organic, and others.

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Vehicle Wrap Design

I have designed full to partial wraps for numerous trucks, cars, delivery vans, semi-trailers, etc. From initial design concepts to print/production files.

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Web Design

I have constructed a handful of basic HTML and Wordpress websites. I am familiar with HTML, CSS and Wordpress.

dcsigns.ca
nathanwalker.ca
highculture.ca
smokesseasoning.com

Contact Me

Thank you for your time.

I am confident that my years of experience in Graphic Design will be an excellent match for this position. I welcome the chance to discuss my qualifications and how they will contribute to your firms success.

Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to speaking with you in person.